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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251,139.60, 376,709.40 and 146,077.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251,139.60, 376,709.40 and 146,077.20 is: 219,115.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251,139.60 : 376,709.40 = 146,077.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251,139.60/376,709.40 = 146,077.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251,139.60x = 376,709.40 × 146,077.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251,139.60x = 55,028,654,365.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,028,654,365.68/251,139.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219,115.80

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